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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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